I’m Mario, a former developer turned adventurer, currently navigating the roads of Europe in my van.

In July 2023, I finally took the step and quit my job to focus full-time on building my dream van and starting a new chapter of my life. November 2023 marked the beginning of my European journey, where I aim to explore different lifestyles, connect with people, and engage in conversations about the world and future plans.

Recently I launched my website about my journey.

Check out: journey-mariomerz.com

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

It's a really nice platform to connect with people, explore different lifestyles, get in touch with each other, share and have a nice time togehter.

Interests

• sharing ideas
• alternative lifestyles
• connect with people
• talking about the world and future plans
• having a nice time together

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: - Alternative Rock ( Foo Fighters, Linkin Park), Indie (Blue stones, Vistas, Sundara Karma, Snuts, The amazons )

Film: - About time, Interstellar, Harry Potter

Books: - The pathless path, Eragon

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Volunteering at a farmside.

Teach, Learn, Share

In recent years, I’ve delved into the world of DIY projects, working on two exciting projects: transforming a van into a living space and crafting a homemade pizza oven. It wasn’t just about building things; it became a journey of learning, planning, practicing, and creating.

I went on a two-month motorcycle trip all by myself. It was an amazing adventure around the Baltic Sea that I’ll always remember. I packed only the essentials and spent every day on the open road, without a comfortable place to stay. It was just me, my motorcycle, and the natural beauty of the northern countries. This journey changed my life in a big way.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can show you my van and maybe take you on a short journey.
I like also cooking and I have some nice recipes from germany to try.

Countries I’ve Visited

Estonia, Finland, France, Italy, Montenegro, Norway, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland

Countries I’ve Lived In

Germany